A gentle licorice-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and even out tone without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
Browse the review database to understand what an ingredient is, what it does in a beauty formula, when it is useful, and when it deserves caution across skincare, haircare, bodycare, makeup, and more.
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Reviewed ingredients
524
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Need usage caution
A gentle licorice-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and even out tone without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's often paired with other active ingredients.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Longan fruit extract is a gentle antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant-based antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant with limited research, best used as a supporting ingredient in soothing formulations.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant cell ingredient that may help calm and protect skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
NELUMBO NUCIFERA GERM/(BRASSICA NAPUS/RHYNCHOSIA NULUBILIS/HORDEUM VULGARE/PERILLA OCYMOIDES/POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM/TRITICUM VULGARE) SPROUT EXTRACT
A nutrient-rich botanical blend that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a healthy glow, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical blend that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant from lotus stem cells that may help calm and protect skin, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fermented lotus extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Lotus flower extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that helps soothe and hydrate skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, water-like juice from the lotus plant that hydrates and provides antioxidant protection, ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from lotus seeds that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calm, even-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown lotus ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fermented ingredient that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though human research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Lotus root powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps soothe skin and absorb excess oil without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based antioxidant that helps calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fermented ingredient that may help soothe and protect the skin, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from lotus sprouts that helps calm and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lotus stem extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps soothe and hydrate skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, biotech-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress while supporting hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A potent antioxidant bark extract that can help protect skin from environmental stress, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals due to its natural aromatic compounds.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Lovage leaf extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lovage Root Extract is a gentle botanical antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy-looking complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit juice that helps protect skin from environmental stress while providing light hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress while providing light hydration.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support hydration, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Antioxidant
LUFFA CYLINDRICA CALLUS CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA
A novel biotech ingredient from luffa plant cells that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help soothe skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Luffa extract is a gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help soothe skin and fight free radicals, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Luffa Stem Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A novel marine extract with early research suggesting antioxidant and soothing benefits, but human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lupeol is a plant-derived compound that helps calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but it's not a star ingredient in most commercial products yet.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that helps calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, biotech-powered extract that may help calm irritation and strengthen the skin barrier, though human studies are still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Luteolin is a plant-based antioxidant that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress, but it's not a standalone solution for major skin concerns.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lutetium chloride is a rare earth metal salt with limited research in cosmetics; its benefits are uncertain and it may pose irritation risks at higher concentrations.
Irritation
moderate
Source
synthetic
Lychee fruit extract is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may support a more even tone.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lychee fruit juice is a gentle, water-based ingredient that adds light hydration and antioxidant protection, but its benefits are not as well-studied as more common fruit extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals from UV and pollution, but its benefits in skincare are still being studied and it may not be as stable as other antioxidants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Lysine Octatrienoate is a gentle antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
M-Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic fragrance and antioxidant ingredient that can help stabilize formulas but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
synthetic
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in human skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early — it's more of a supporting ingredient than a star performer.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Maackiasin is a plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural